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Caterpillar 972H

Series: Caterpillar Wheel Loader

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The Caterpillar Wheel Loader series from Caterpillar includes the 972H. The engine delivers 315.3 hp (214 kW), with a displacement of 12,500.1 cm³. Torque is 1,332.8 Nm. Rated speed is 1,800 rpm. The unladen weight is 25,152.2 kg. The wheelbase measures 3,450.3 mm. Ground clearance is 496.8 mm. The tank holds 380.1 litres. The gearbox has 4 forward gears. There are also 4 reverse gears. Maximum torque is reached at 1,400 rpm. The pump delivers 305.1 l/min. The hydraulic tank holds 109.8 litres. The cooling system holds 39 litres. The electrical system runs on 24 V. The engine fitted is the Cat C13 ACERT. Tyre size: 26,5-25. The Caterpillar Wheel Loader series covers 78 models. Rated output within it ranges from 42.6 to 1,598.9 hp; the 972H sits in the lower part of that range with 315.3 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 980G below it with 304.2 hp and the 972K above it with 326.5 hp. 1091 Caterpillar models across 47 series are on record. The model is listed under Wheel loaders. 20 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine modelCat C13 ACERTcorrect
Power315.3 hp (214 kW)correct
Rated speed1,800 rpmcorrect
Torque1,332.8correct
Speed at max. torque1,400 rpmcorrect
Displacement12,500.1 cm³correct
Coolant capacity39 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase3,450.3correct
Ground clearance496.8correct
Unladen weight25,152.2 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gearbox typepowershift transmissioncorrect
Forward gears4correct
Reverse gears4correct
Tyre size26.5-25correct
System voltage24 Vcorrect

Working data

Pump flow305.1 l/mincorrect
Hydraulic oil capacity109.8 lcorrect
Fuel tank capacity380.1 lcorrect

Other data

Height3,605.8correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 8.5 kW/t (214 kW / 25.2 t)

Stronger than 89% of the wheel loaders in the register — out of 1,253 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Caterpillar 972H have?

The Caterpillar 972H delivers 315 hp.

How much does the Caterpillar 972H weigh?

The unladen weight is 25,152 kg.

What engine does the Caterpillar 972H have?

12,500 cm³ displacement.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.

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903C

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904H

906

906H

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908

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910

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